Lychee/ˈliːtʃi/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context Lychee is often mentioned in recipes or when talking about exotic or tropical fruits. This dessert recipe calls for fresh lychees. Pro Tip 2/3Sensory Description Use lychee when describing food with a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This smoothie has a lychee-like sweetness to it. Pro Tip 3/3Not an Idiom Lychee is not used in English idioms or common sayings. Unlike 'cherry on top,' there are no idiomatic expressions with 'lychee.'